Seldenguy Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I was on my way home from Texas with my '36 Roadmaster convertible in 1982 when I met him at a rest stop in Oklahoma. He saw the car and immediately came over and introduced himself, he was a Buick owner and admirer. We spent a half hour visiting about Buick's and his travels to Rochester. He said as a kid he could only dream about owning a Roadmaster. I am sure that dream came true later in his life. Ever the gentleman the world will miss him and his music! Rest in peace B.B. King. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel88 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 He was really great to see in concert. About 1975 a group of people I worked with left early and went to see B.B. at the Spectrum in Philly. We had a fantastic time and he was a great performer. He will be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) We saw him in the lobby of the Capitol Hilton in Washington DC. We had a drink at the bar just to watch him spend time with fans and give autographs. He signed one kid's guitar and posed for pictures with anyone who asked. He was playing for the Clinton's gala dinner party at the Hilton that night, & I believe he also played for the Rolling Thunder charity drive the next day. Many of today's music celebrities wouldn't spend the time with fans that he did... Edited May 15, 2015 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I never got the chance to see him perform in person, but always loved his art! Sadly, the thrill is gone... but not forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Sounds like some great memories, particularly of your encounter with him, Seldenguy! That's awesome. RIP, BB. Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"My time here is over" __ Patty Loveless __ 'How Can I Help You Say Goodbye?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I have some of his recordings, but sadly never got to see him perform. He had a great life, but its' always sad when it's over. May the angels be the richer.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Bluesville hosted by B.B. is one of my pegged stations on my satellite radio. He was a legend in his own time. Luckily for us, his music remains with us. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 During one of his concert/club dates, my younger brother Jerry was backing him up on Tenor and Baritone Sax and Flute, and was able to let our (then under-age for alcahol) sister in through a backstage door. They both remember him for his talent and his gentle manner. Regrettably, through all my years as a musician I never got to meet him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) I remember him on the Sandford and Son Show. Those were the days... Rock on in Blues Heaven BB King. Dandy Dave! Edited May 20, 2015 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto doug Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 BB is one of my all time favorite artist fantastic performer! never got to meet him but seen him in concert 1988, 4th row center @ Red Rocks in Denver, with Stevie Ray Vaughn WOW I was hooked on both of them! So sad when Stevie was gone, got to see BB 3 more times in Nebraska concerts, to even come to Lincoln, Neb. was a tribute to his character many artist would say no. to Neb. His music performance & band members where awesome I crank the radio when ever I hear him and tell the younger kids what a thrill they missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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